What is a judgment?

A judgment is a court order that resolves a dispute between two or more parties. In the context of Collection Defense Law in Texas, a judgment is a determination of liability against a defendant, meaning that the court has found in favor of the plaintiff. A judgment may also include an award of damages to the plaintiff, and it may also have other consequences, such as an injunction, an order for specific performance, or an award of punitive damages. Generally, a judgment binds both the plaintiff and the defendant, and it may not be changed or overturned on appeal except in certain circumstances. It is important to note that in Texas, a judgment is not necessarily enforceable until it is actually entered by the court. This means that, even if a defendant has been found liable for a certain amount of damages, he or she is not legally obligated to pay until the court has entered a judgment against him or her. Once a judgment is entered, the defendant is required to pay any damages awarded to the plaintiff.

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